Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has awarded a total of N151.2 million to 30 recently promoted security officers attached to the Government House in Makurdi.
The governor announced that 26 male officers received N5 million each, while four female officers got N5.3 million apiece.
He made the announcement shortly after decorating the officers at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House.
Alia described the cash award as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and recognition of excellence in the security sector.
“This rare and first-of-its-kind gesture is in recognition of their dedication and exemplary service to the state,” the governor said through his Principal Special Assistant on Print Media, Donald Kumun.
He charged the promoted officers to justify their new ranks by displaying higher levels of discipline, professionalism, and commitment to protecting lives and property.
The breakdown of the promotions includes:
22 Police officers elevated from Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP); one Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps officer promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Corps I; two to Corps Assistant I; three State Fire Service officers to Assistant Superintendent of Fire I; one to Assistant Superintendent of Fire II; and one Federal Road Safety Corps officer to Road Marshal Assistant I.
This latest award brings the total amount disbursed by Governor Alia to Government House security personnel to N316.2 million, following an earlier reward of N5 million each to 33 officers.
The governor assured continued collaboration with all security agencies in the state and pledged policies aimed at improving their welfare.
He also appealed to the families of the officers to continue providing moral support.
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